Derek McInnes has hit back at criticism when he appeared to forget his starting XI against in a pre-match interview.

The Aberdeen boss remains the odds-on favourite to become the next boss at Ibrox with MailSportrevealing Rangers will make a move after 2-1 defeat.

McInnes was criticised by Sky Sports pundit Kris Commons following the gaffe. The former Celtic midfielder stated before kick-off that the lapse from the Dons manager should 'send alarm bells out to Aberdeen supporters today'.

McInnes was less than impressed following the defeat which drops Aberdeen down into third place in the Premiership.

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He said: Every one has had enough to say, everybody's been an expert over the last four or five weeks. I've not been happy with how things have played out.

"The focus was on just winning the game and that was clear to everyone who doubted our focus. I believe Kris Commons said something at the start of the game. That's a pattern for me at times not knowing who my changes are. So for him to pick up on that is wrong. The focus was clearly on getting the job done today."

The Dons boss bristled at suggestions he should comment further over speculation that he will be the next boss at Ibrox.